How to Win with Google for Free

Discover free tools to help your business get found on Google. Learn how to do your own keyword research and apply it to effective marketing tactics such as blogging, directory listings and
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Discover free tools to help your business get found on Google. Learn how to do your own keyword research and apply it to effective marketing tactics such as blogging, directory listings and developing quality website content.

Transcript

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Today's Agenda
• Introduction to search marketing
• How to create winning content for your website
• SEO tips for winning in local and regular search
results
- This presentation includes tips to get started, but should not be viewed as an allinclusive SEO strategy

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Search is one of the most popular online
activities
http://pewinternet.org/~/media/Files/Reports/2012/PIP_Search_Engine_Use_2012.pdf

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Which means small business owners have an
opportunity to:
• Be found when people are looking for your brand,
products and/or services on Google
• Generate visits, leads and sales on your website
from Google referrals
• Drive customers in store from Google search
pages

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How to create winning
content for your website
“Write for people, structure for search engines”

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Before you can be found in search results
You’ve got to have content

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Great content starts with an idea
Content should be focused on:
 Interests of your target audience
 Your business goals and objectives
“Crowdsourcing
is the process by
which the power of the many can
be leveraged to accomplish feats
that were once the province of a
specialized few”. – Jeff Howe,
Wired Magazine

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Power content ideas with free tools!
Übersuggest
Search Queries
Search Queries
Social Listening
Soovle.com
UberSuggest.org
SocialMention.com
Free
Free
Free
Type in a keyword and
Soovle provides you the top
suggested keywords from
the major search engines
Type in a keyword and
UberSuggest provides you
the top suggested keywords
from the major search
engines
Input keywords and
themes to see what’s
buzzing about it on blogs,
forums, and other social
channels

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Content optimization tips
Include important terms in URL
Name, address, phone
Include important terms in content

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Tips on building authority
Make sure to acquire:
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Links to your site from 3rd party sites
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Website citations
Local directory listings
Business partners
Local news interviews
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Share links to important content on your site
through your social networks
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Build relationships online and offline

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Google crawls the major directories - be
sure you are present and consistent
Image Source: GetListed.org and david mihm, inc.

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Use GetListed.org to get started
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No
reviews
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Different
addresses?

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Find local sites & industry blogs for new
citation opportunities and updates
Whoops,
different
names
Whoops,
different
address and
phone

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Best practices to keep in mind
Remember:
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Have a consistent NAP (Name, Address & Phone) across all local sites, blogs and directories
Link to your Website from directories and local sites
PO Boxes won’t work with Google Places for Business
Don’t try to fool Google with a fake address
Get customer reviews on 3rd party sites (e.g., Google+, Angie’s List) (Carousel)
Spend time growing circle counts on Google+ (Carousel)
Add lots of photos on Google+ (Carousel)
Share your content and third party content on Google+